Octaiviea Renee, former Board Secretary, is the first program graduate to serve as President.
News Release: Ventures Announces New Board President
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About Ventures
Our Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter
Our mission is to increase access and reduce barriers to small business ownership, and we know that racism and systemic bias presents a significant barrier for Black business owners and other people of color.
Message To Our Representatives: Let’s Prioritize Vulnerable Businesses
Ventures and the Small Business Administration have been close partners for many years. We are very grateful for our friends at the SBA. We also know that one really tough part of their job is reaching the most vulnerable business owners – the solopreneurs and...
Coming Together: Our Coronavirus Response
Ventures is working to address emerging needs through our relationships with clients, and adapting our programmatic offerings to meet the need.
VENTURES ENTREPRENEURS
Legislative Wrap Up 2022
Legislative Wrap Up 2022 For the fourth year in a row, Ventures entrepreneurs joined staff and community partners to advocate for the needs of micro and small business owners during Washington State’s legislative session. Our advocacy was once again virtual....
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Hat’s Off!
It was yet another cloudy day in Seattle, but the Ventures' office had a bright, bustling energy all day. Staff were busy preparing certificates and getting things together while clients were busy perfecting their pitches. On May 1st, we held our Business Basics...
ADVOCACY
Message To Our Representatives: Let’s Prioritize Vulnerable Businesses
Ventures and the Small Business Administration have been close partners for many years. We are very grateful for our friends at the SBA. We also know that one really tough part of their job is reaching the most vulnerable business owners – the solopreneurs and...